Revelation 21:8 “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

According to W.E. Vine’s expository dictionary of New Testament Words (page 1074), the word SORCERY comes from a Greek word, PHARMAKIA - used as a noun, it “signifies a sorcerer,” one who uses drugs, potions, spells, enchantments, as in Rev. 21:8.

The english word for drugs, pharmacy, comes from this same root. Drugs and potions have traditionally been used in witchcraft and satanic rituals to induce deeper subconscious states which enable persons to have fellowship and communication with demons. Realizing the satanic relationship with drug use helps us to understand why abusers of drugs experience such bondage and depravation. No where in the Bible or in history have drugs been used to bring people closer to God - they have always been used in relation to bringing people closer to evil powers and demonic influences.

Drugs and potions have traditionally been used by cunning women (and men) to cure diseases and ailments. The church did not look kindly on others procuring cures, and had the cunning folks demonized, hanged and burned.

Alcohol is a drug. It was used in the Bible to bring Lot closer to his daughters...

No where in the Bible or in history have drugs been used to bring people closer to God - they have always been used in relation to bringing people closer to evil powers and demonic influences.Indeed. When a couple pills succeed where months of prayer have failed, it kinda blows holes in the "all you need is prayer, and God will answer."

Let me get this straight, using the etymology of an English word to try and link pharmaceuticals with sorcery is fine, but when someone explains the pagan origins of such holidays as Christmas and Easter, you fundies will get your panties in a bundle?